I’d like to thank NetGalley and Oceanview publishing for allowing me to read the Arc. I really liked the information about Tasmanian devils and the surrounding environment. I felt the plot had promise, and I always enjoy an “isolated” mystery/thriller. The story is told by 3 different viewpoints and I enjoyed these perspectives. However, I felt that there was repetitive backstories given by each of these characters, and it dragged and took away from the pacing of the story. There was also a second plot thrown in, and seemed rushed in the end. I liked the character of Kelly. But found Jane and Brook to be a little over the top. They seemed to play off each other in an unhealthy way, and I felt the ending was unrealistic, contrived, and unsatisfactory with no consequences or growth in Brook’s character. I feel if the book was tightened up, and the resolution examined and readdressed, it would be a five star read!

The book is set in Australia. Six tourists go on an isolated Devil’s island. It is known for its wildlife and Tasmanian Devil. The blurb intrigued me. Brooke has separated from her husband William so she shares her story and she meets her friend Jane after years of estrangement. The strange things begins to happens on the island and the more shocking thing is that one of the guest disappears and one of the guest is found dead. Brooke is trying to get to the bottom of the mystery but it all seems to be messed up and terrifying. Will she get to the bottom of the mystery? Or she will get tangled in it? Will she be able to find her way back?

Many Thanks to Author, Publisher and Netgalley.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
This book was a bit full of surprises. I enjoyed the general theme of the book and overall it was quite good. Some adventure with some thriller thrown in.
Definitely some major surprises, especially towards the end.
Lots of good research done by the author on the animals on the island as well and information on the Tasmanian Devils that I never would have known till reading this book.
Some of the back and forth timelines and different narrators can be a bit confusing but it works.

This is an interesting thriller that adds in details about Tasmanian devils. The scenery and the story are compelling.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oceanview Publishing for this ARC.

Australia is known for its gigantic spiders, curious kangaroos, and the notorious Tasmanian Devil, so when I saw that this thriller was set in the Land Down Under, I was instantly intrigued. Joining a group of six tourists as they hike and explore the isolated Devil's Island, the reader gets a front-seat view of the relationship drama and messy politics of all six guests. Among the guests are Brooke and Jane, former college BFFs. Brooke has just left her husband and quickly discovers that Jane's invite comes with strings and ulterior motives. Things only escalate from there as a storm rolls in and guests begin to go missing.

This book was fast-paced and packed with adventure, plot twists, and juicy revelations. As I was reading, I kept going back and forth, trying to solve the island's mysteries: were Tasmanian Devils ultimately responsible for the death and destruction, did a rogue poacher infiltrate the group, or did something more sinister lurk among the tents? Devil's Island will keep you guessing until the very end.

Some interesting information about Tasmanian devils and the environment surrounding them. The plot was suspenseful and the different viewpoints gave interest to the reader but some of the characters were to unbelievable to me and the amount of deeds they got away with was too unrealistic for me.

Loved this great thriller!

Devil's Island is located near main island Australia. Kerry is a new guide working hard under the a shadow of guilt due the fact that her recent guide partner is in the hospital recovering from a dangerous snake bite. Burdened with a sub guide more interested in flirting and drinking, Kerry is frantic to save her job and move the current 6 guests through a wildlife tour featuring many unique animals included the endangered Tasmanian Devils.

Part of the group of 6 tourists, Brooke and Jane are former college besties. Jane has gifted the Brooke the tour but she finds out quickly that there are strings attached. Jane seems to thrive on chaos and it keeps the trip interesting until she doesn't turn up for breakfast.

With bad weather closing in and potentially dangerous animals, Kerry has to hold the group together until help arrives. The problem is that she isn't sure who is out there in the wilderness, if they mean the group harm, and if help with arrive on time! Loved this story even though they did insult Americans as a whole many 3 times too many :). If you love an adventure, bad weather and missing persons, this is a great book for you!
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